Qualifications:

Creative and reliable team player with personal and professional goals to excel. My background and expertise is in small businesses development and corporate branding. My satisfaction comes from helping businesses grow and succeed because their success is my success.

Specialties:

Advertising, Marketing, Branding, Corporate Identity, Business Development, Business Consulting, Public Relations, Graphic Design, Web Design, Print Graphics, Copywriting, Video Production, Interactive Media, Illustration, Animation, Presentation Design, Photography and SEO.

Technical Skills:

Utilized knowledge of Photoshop, Fireworks, Illustrator, InDesign, Multi-Ad Creator, Quark, PageMaker, Freehand, Dreamweaver, Flash, PowerPoint, Camtasia, Final Cut Pro, Premiere, After Effects, Soundbooth, DVD Studio Pro, HTML, CSS, Visual Studio and some JavaScript and ActionScripting on both MAC and PC platforms.

Experienced with the use and knowledge of various lighting, techniques, cameras and other photographic equipment.

Experience:

Owner / Freelancer / Consultant (2/2005 - Present)
Sage Design Group, Los Angeles, CA
• Advertising, Marketing and Branding.
• Creation of marketing collateral (print, web and interactive media).
• Web2.0, SEO and Internet Marketing (social media, email campaigns, banner ads, etc.)
• Implement marketing strategies and campaigns.
• Graphic design, web design and presentation design.

Marketing / Art Director / PR Volunteer (5/2011 - Present)
Citizens for Sheltered Animals, Santa Clarita, CA
• Oversee re-branding of the organization.
• Re-design website and marketing collateral.
• Responsible for technology implementation.
• Implement new marketing strategies and campaigns.

Graphic Designer / Production Artist (8/2008 - 1/2011)
InsuranceLeads.com, North Hollywood, CA
• Design and produce collateral materials, such as online and print advertisements, multimedia presentations, tradeshow displays, banner ads, landing pages, email campaigns and other marketing materials. 
• Work closely with the Marketing Department on corporate branding, marketing strategies and business development.

Art Director (10/2007 - 6/2008)
Jobar International, Inc., Carson, CA
• Generate and maintain effective visual branding.
• Create and improve the look and feel of sales and marketing support materials, related products, and other promotional materials.
• Manage design teams in-house and overseas.
• Coordinate and assign all photos, illustrations, graphics, layouts and other art.

Marketing/Art Director (3/2006 - 10/2007)
Applica Inc. (SmartAVI), Burbank, CA
• Provide graphic, multimedia and photography support for company products, manuals, brochures, graphic user interfaces and marketing and presentation materials.
• Responsible person for website design and maintenance.
• Assist CEO with the development of new products and promotional materials.

Freelance Graphic Artist (1/2007 - 7/2007)
LA Times (Apple One), Chatsworth/Los Angeles, CA
• Take advertisers’ messages and turn them into designs in support of clients’ marketing and advertising efforts.
• Create art and copy layouts for advertisements published in the LA Times.

Multimedia Instructor - Adjunct (6/2006 - 3/2007)
ITT Technical Institute, Torrance, CA
• Teach students how to perform technical tasks associated with the design and creation of interactive multimedia communication.
• Instruct students on visual design principles, authoring software, motion graphics development and other related technical subjects through classroom theory and practical applications in a laboratory environment.

Freelance Graphic Designer (9/2005 - 2/2006)
McNall Advertising, Monrovia, CA
• Primary responsibilities include video production, web and print design.
• Assist clients in finding smart and simple marketing and design solutions using the latest graphic design applications available.

Freelance Photographer (5/2004 - 12/2005)
LA Mounting & Precious International Jewelry, Los Angeles, CA
• Photograph a variety of jewelry products for print and web.
• Design online and print catalog for company products.

Graphic Designer (8/2004 - 9/2005)
Computer Circuit Inc., Gardena, CA
• Creative thinker for strategically focused and effective concepts for a variety of clients.
• Responsible for the design, layout, and production of a variety of products.

Photographer (Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist) (4/2000 - 4/2004)
US Navy
• Captured, created, edited and archived visual records of newsworthy events as they happened for historical permanence, evidence, investigation, and valuable training for the men and women in our Navy.
• Photographer, editor and printer during deployment.
• Qualified in various watch standing positions and Damage Control.

Assistant Director (5/1999 - 11/1999)
Catskills' IDEA (Institute for the Development of Entertaining Arts) and Kidskills Theatre, Monticello, NY
• Assist the Director with scheduling classes and workshops.
• Responsible person for all graphics, advertising and public relations materials.
• Attend classes and workshops to assist when needed.
• Assist with general office work when needed.

Graphic Artist (5/1997 - 5/1999)
Ross Industries, Liberty, NY
• Responsible for the design, layout, and production of various products including: posters, signs, buttons, catalogs, brochures, pens, bookmarks, etc.
• Responsible person for pre-press of silk-screening and lithographic production of various products.

Assistant Director (6/1995 - 6/1996)
Catskill Art Society, Hurlleyville, NY
• Responsible for the design, layout and production of monthly newsletter, flyers, posters and signs for various shows and exhibits.
• Public Relations photographer for the museum.
• Acted as the liaison between SCCC and Catskill Art Society.
• Organized SCCC Student, Faculty, and Staff Art Exhibit.
• Assisted with a variety of tasks when needed.
• Internship for 1 year.

Teachers' Assistant (2/1992 - 6/1996)
Sullivan County Community College, Loch Sheldrake, NY
• Opened and closed labs.
• Assist students in open labs.
• Prepaired materials for classes and lectures.
• Student representative at legislative meetings.
• Gave lectures and tours to prospective students.
• Assisted with a variety of tasks when needed.

Education:

• MBA - International Marketing - 2006 (AIU - Los Angeles, CA)

• BA - Visual Communications - 2005 (Platt College - Alhambra, CA)

• Multimedia and Web Design (The Art Institute of California - San Diego, CA)

• Commercial Art (SCCC - Loch Sheldrake, NY)

• Photography (SCCC - Loch Sheldrake, NY)

References and Portfolio:

• Available upon request.